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PF53 OYN

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 OYN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroided

under chassis has corroison

Pass 13 Aug 2016 117,773 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

plastic trim covering bottom of outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

plastic trim covering bottom of outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,127 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 104,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,079 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 89,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,200 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,774 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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PF53 OYN is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF53 OYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF53 OYN is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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